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Tentative Budget for Fiscal Year 2027 & Public Hearings
The City has published its tentative budget for Fiscal Year 2027 which will be discussed and voted on by the City Commission in September at two scheduled public hearings.
Panama City, Florida Commission Pre-Budget Planning Workshop on Wednesday, September 2, 2026 (Video)
The Panama City, Florida Commission held a Pre-Budget Planning Workshop on Wednesday, September 2, 2026 as seen in this video (below).
City of Parker, Florida City Council Meeting Live Stream on Tuesday, September 1, 2026 (Video)
The City of Parker, Florida City Council met on Tuesday, September 1, 2026 as seen in this video (below). https://www.youtube.com/live/16aDqmbz_xQ?si=PY1LzKUzVJmPP–X
City of Lynn Haven, Florida City Council Holds Budget Workshop on Tuesday, September 1, 2026 (Video)
The City of Lynn Haven, Florida City Council held a Budget Workshop on Tuesday, September 1, 2026 as seen in this video (below).
CRA Board Votes to Remove FY 2027 Funding for FLOCK Camera Equipment
The CRA Board voted 5-0 to remove the funds allocated in its Fiscal Year 2027 budget for the rental of FLOCK camera equipment. Further discussion of the use of the plate readers elsewhere in the City is expected at the September 8 City Commission meeting.
City of Lynn Haven, Florida Finance Review Committee Meets on Tuesday, September 1, 2026 (Video)
The City of Lynn Haven, Florida Finance Review Committee met on Tuesday, September 1, 2026 as seen in this video (below).
Understanding the Fire Assessment in Panama City
If you’ve looked at your annual property tax documents lately, specifically the TRIM Notice, you may have noticed a line item called the Fire Service Non-Ad Valorem Assessment (Fire Assessment) which funds essential fire protection services.
Residents Invited to Take Part in Panama City Beach Community Survey
The City of Panama City Beach is working with FlashVote to engage the community and gather valuable
Bay County accepting applications for Citizens Academy
The Bay County Commission is accepting applications for the upcoming Bay County Citizens Academy, a six-week educational program designed to give residents a closer look at county government operations and services.
Proposed Charter Amendments to Appear on the November 3, 2026, General Election Ballot
The proposed amendments address the City’s government structure and elections, administrative and operational provisions, and updates to modernize the City Charter and maintain compliance with applicable laws.
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Published August 19Report states Florida’s disaster-recovery funding might be at risk
A new Florida Policy Institute (FPI) report indicates the state’s disaster-recovery efforts might be at risk of losing funding. Counties like Monroe, Lee, Bay, Taylor and Sarasota are predicted to be the most affected. FPI identified two potential threats: Florida ballot’s…
CRA Board Approves Revised Meeting Schedule for Fiscal Year 2027
Beginning in October 2026, the CRA Board will transition from holding both a regular Board meeting and a virtual workshop each month to an alternating monthly schedule.